"Make what you want to make, and make it the way you want to make it." Gwen Marston

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Weekend Wrap-up

This lovely postcard arrived in my mailbox on Friday, and it was accompanied by a matching mug rug.  What a bonus!  This was made by Pauline, and was from a postcard exchange arranged by Sheila

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Thanks Pauline, I really love them! 

I’ve been busy this week, but I don’t have much to show or it.  I’m working on a secret project during my lunch hour, and I spent some time working on a baby blanket.  A co-worker and her friend bought kits of fleece to make no-sew baby blankets that are just fringed and tied.  But they decided they wanted something different, so I was called in.  I said “Sure, I can make something for you”.  How stupid was I?  I’ve never worked with that type of fabric, and it was a nightmare.  This stuff stretches and moves and stretches some more.  Per their request, I appliqued the baby’s name on the first blanket, and then was told that I was given the wrong spelling.  One of the pieces had been pinned to two layers of batting when I received it.  I finally got one sewed together, and tied with yarn, and I declined to attempt the second one.  I’m not usually a quitter, but this little experiment was impossible. 

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Tonight, I cut out one quilt, and started cutting another.  I’m going to a retreat next week, and I want to get a lot of sewing done.  I’ve never cut in advance before, so this will be something new. 

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Fall really is here, and we put our kayaks in storage yesterday.  A sad day indeed.  One of the nice things about fall, is that I get to see some beautiful sunrises on my way to work each morning.

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Now if I could just find a decent place to take a picture!  The light changes so quickly.

Instead of taking a daytrip yesterday, we stayed close to home and ran some errands.  I finally got to visit our brand new library, we put the kayaks in storage, and we stocked up on apples, squash, and pumpkins.

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Then we took a very short hike to a nearby waterfall, experiencing more of my favorite things of fall – walking through crunchy leaves.  And fall has a special smell, with the leaves, wood smoke from nearby cabins, the apples. . .   It won’t be long until the smells of holiday treats will be in the air, too!  Less than two months until Christmas…..

Be kind to Everyone!  Santa is making his list..Sunny

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20 comments:

  1. How frustrating to be given the wrong spelling of the name. Sure makes it difficult.
    It sounds like Fall is turning on a lovely show for you. Enjoy it before it gets too cold!

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  2. Sounds like you had a nightmare with that quilt. I'm not sure I could have stuck with it and finished one even.

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  3. What a nice post. The postcard and mugrug are super. I have to get going on my next one. Love all the pics of autumn things.

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  4. what a lovely parcel to receive Sunny and love the sky pic,lovely post.xx

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  5. So sorry you had such difficulty with that project but good for you for saying no to the second one. Through experience I have learned that non sewers sometimes ask for the impossible!

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  6. That fabric is dreadful unless it is stabilized. That project sounds like a nightmare for you!

    Your fall pictures are lovely as is your postcard.

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  7. Love your fall pictures, looking forward to seeing your new quilt!

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  8. Grrrr not fun working with that stretchy fabric...

    Nice Post card and Mug Rug.

    Just love all your Fall Photos..

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  9. I understand how you feel about putting up your kayaks. That's how I feel when the water becomes too cold and I can no longer swim. I'm still wearing my sandals and Capri pants, but not for long. Beautiful work on the mugrugs and postcard. Just darling.

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  10. Well--I won't be on Santa's list this year--as I really have been a very bad girl!!
    Wonder what Santa will get you???
    loved all the pictures-
    hugs, di and miss gracie

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  11. Lovely mug rug and postcard .love all your fall photos. Gongrats for saying no !!!!!

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  12. Great postcard and mugrug ! That project sounded like a real nightmare and not one I would want to tackle . Love your fall photos . Thanks for sharing :-)

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  13. Lovely postcard and mugrug. Lucky you. What a gorgeous photo in your header.

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  14. That's a beautiful postcard Sunny - and gorgeous pics in this post too - lots of lovelies to see - good on you for NOT continuing with the quilt issue, sometimes that call has to be made x

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  15. The postcard is just wonderful. Glad that you had a great fall day.

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  16. Lovely card and mug-rug for you:-) And your colour full pictures are great,Sunny. The fall gives us the most beautiful colours, Enjoy your sewing!

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  17. Fall there, spring here! I quite like 'Fall' too. The temperatures are usually just perfect.

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  18. Beautiful pictures. Love the mug rug and poster you received.

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  19. Oh dear, your good deed certainly sounds like a nightmare. With all the strange/unique spellings these days, it can be frustrating to remember how to spell all the endless -y substitutions in regular names. Sheesh!

    I love fall too...the foods, the smells, the leaves blowing in the wind. Looking forward to the holidays, too. Where was your retreat? Sounds like fun!

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